1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible, 350 driver, early bid
Clean-title Cutlass Supreme convertible at a low early bid; 11 days to go, so expect the price to rise.
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Why we picked it
A 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible with a 350 four-barrel and three-speed automatic, on a clean Illinois title. The seller says it has been stored every September to May and has had shocks, brakes, wheels, upholstery, top and boot replaced.
The current bid is far below what similar Cutlass convertibles have sold for, but the auction runs until Nov 16 and bids usually climb. Even if it lands in the mid-teens it would still be a fair entry into a top-down A-body cruiser.
The value check
The current bid is $26,643. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $15,500–$34,000, so the middle of the market is about $24,750. Bids usually climb in the final hours, so the discount will likely shrink.
Current bid $9,500 is about $9,975 with the 5% fee. 1968-70 Cutlass convertibles have sold on Hagerty from $15,515 (a 1968 Cutlass S) to $33,973 (a restored 1970 Cutlass Supreme 350) and $35,310 (a 455 car) in the last year.
- 1970 Cutlass Supreme convertible 350, sold $33,973 (Hagerty, 6/2026)
- 1968 Cutlass S convertible 455, sold $15,515 (Hagerty, 1/2026)
- 1970 Cutlass convertible 455, sold $35,310 (Hagerty, 9/2026)
What to check
- The listing does not mention rust: check the trunk floor, lower quarters, rear window and top-well drains, and the frame near the rear arches, all common A-body convertible rot areas.
- The listing notes paint imperfections and interior wear; numbers-matching status is not stated.
- Check that the power top works smoothly and that the hydraulic lines and pump do not leak.
- Mileage is listed as unknown (TMU).
- Reserve status is not shown; add Hagerty's 5% buyer fee to any bid.
Making it drive like new
Good base for a mild restomod: front disc brake upgrade with a dual master cylinder, a 200-4R or 700R4 overdrive, tubular control arms with bigger sway bars, and a convertible-specific frame brace kit to firm up the open body. Vintage Air can add A/C without changing the stock look.
6 builders make a complete chassis for the 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 4 | $20,500 | $30,602.50 | $37,450 |
| Driver | 72 | $8,100 | $36,690 | $72,600 |
| Collector | 5 | $25,300 | $61,600 | $89,000 |
| Pro-build | 3 | $32,635 | $47,000 | $58,850 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Buick GS455 Sport Coupe with a built 455 and 4.10 posi, early bidding far under A-body 455 sales | Driver | $22,750 | Nov 12, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe with a 454 swap, no reserve | Driver | $23,540 | Nov 2, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe with a rebuilt 455, 26 years with one owner, bid at $17,000 | Driver | $35,190 | Nov 2, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX 455 with build sheet, bidding well under driver Cutlass sales | Driver | $25,680 | Oct 23, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1972 Chevelle Malibu factory big-block car with a replacement 402, bidding at $14,350 | ProjectDriver | $37,450 | Oct 21, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1970 Chevelle SS-396, modified | Driver | $72,570 | Oct 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car Convertible, one of 268, with original paperwork | DriverCollector | $45,250 | Oct 13, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Holiday coupe | Driver | $25,500 | Oct 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
